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Keonny Family History

Keonny Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kenny, Penny, Denny, Keown, Konno, Keaney, Kontny, Jenny, Keeney

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Where is the Keonny family from?

You can see how Keonny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keonny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Keonny families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Keonny's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Keonny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keonny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Keonny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keonny census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Keonny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Keonny. For the veterans among your Keonny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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